DepartmentAsia

Nariyal

NameGroom's coconut

Maker Wife of Mepabhai Kalabhai

CultureSorathi Rabari

Dateca 1975

Place madeGUJARAT, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA

Mediumcoconut, cotton, glass beads

Dimensions6 11/16 × 10 5/8 in. (17 × 27 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF collection, FA.1990.16.147

Object numberFA.1990.16.147

Collections

Asia

DescriptionMulticolor plastic. Pear shaped w/double beaded tassels attached all over. Coconut(?) at bottom and top stuffed. Triple tassel hanger at top. Ceremonial coconut.

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